Senate and House action on war bills in February rounds
In Washington the Senate debated the post office appropriation and Hull bill provisions for army costs tied to the Spain war, with a Spain treaty payment approved under suspension. House and Senate discussions also covered armor pricing, the naval academy project, and a river and harbor measure, ending with further Senate remarks on the Philippines and administration policy.
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Senate
Washington
Cockrel
Secretary of War
Noran
Spain
Hawley
Warren
Mitchell
Cockrell
Proctor
Committee On
House
Mudd
Maryland
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Ie House
Boutelle
Underwood
Naval Committee
Eads
Naval Academy
Bili
Aoust
Johnson
Indiana
Boston
Alger
Long
Toge
Philippines
Congress
McKinley
Landis
Marsh
Illinois
Reports from Philippines promise progress at Iloilo and Cebu
General Otis reports from Manila that insurgent forces near Iloilo are disintegrating while American positions hold with a smaller force. Business in Iloilo resumes as four representatives go to Negros where the American flag is raised and protection offered. Affairs in Cebu show improving conditions with only a small insurgent force east of the city driven away with losses.
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Mebace
Cebu
Avith
Smallpox Epidemic Reported Across Iowa States Board
At a State Board of Health meeting secretary Dr Kennedy reported a widespread smallpox outbreak in Iowa with 54 confirmed cases across multiple towns including Percival Hamburg Genoa Seymour Milo Clio Livingston Audubon LaCona West Point and McPaul Kent. One death was recorded at Seymour and one at Genoa with further unconfirmed cases elsewhere. The plan is to complete statewide reports after the outbreak subsides.
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Cretary
State Board of Health
Drs Moines
Kennedy
Iowa
Hamburg
Percival
Mxiras
Livingston
Audubon
Lacona
West Point
Clio
Seymour
Genoa
Milo
McNiveen
Rough on Rats in Coffee Des Moines Girl Poisoned Foster Parents
Marie Anderson or Blanche Obsey confessed to placing powder in coffee drank by Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Anderson on February 9. Admitted adoption in 1892, motive tied to a scolding over pancakes. She was sentenced by Judge Holmes to the girls' reform school at Mitchellville.
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Des Moines
Marie Anderson
Blanche Obsey
A. A. Anderson
Dresser
Woman killed at crossing near Quimby after train strike
WasuTa Feb 23 A passenger Illinois Central train struck and instantly killed Mrs Mary Haslett 52 a widow living near Quimby as she rode to Washtain atop a buggy on a curved crossing the engineer could not see until 300 feet from the track The engine backed up found her about thirty feet from the rails The whistle apparently not heard by the victim Engineer Gregg and Conductor Mc Gonagle reported the train was traveling 36 miles an hour.
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Quimby
WasuTa
Illinois Central
Mary Haslett
Haslett
Washtain
Des Moines Men Talk of Connecting That City With Iowa Central
An impromptu meeting of Des Moines businessmen favored building a line to Newton to connect with the Iowa Central and the Fort Madison line. Speakers indicated broad support and hoped traffic relations would make the project a paying investment.
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Des Moines
Iowa Central
Newton
Fort Madison
Morrison Consecrated Chicago Pastor Becomes Iowa Bishop
Multiple Iowa items follow. The Rev. Theodore Nevins Morrison, a Chicago pastor, was consecrated as the third bishop of Iowa at the Church of the Epiphany with grand ceremony. In Des Moines another note reports Iowa penitentiaries' January population at 1,113 and declines in Anamosa and Ft Madison, with warnings of a potential rise next month. Major Olmsted seeks to move Iowa troop enrollment to the town of residence, affecting muster rolls and veteran pay. Deep River post office robbed and set ablaze, stealing $300 in cash and stamps and destroying neighboring buildings including J. C. Sanders drug store. Simpson college student Vernon wins state oratorical contest at Indianola.
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Chicago
Theodore Nevins Morrison
Iowa
Church of the Epiphany
Morrison
Des Moines
Olmsted
Washington
National Guard
Montezuma
Deep River
J. C. Sanders
Noelne
Murder at Mason City sparks manhunt and arrest in fatal stabbing
Mason City report details farmer James Ellison shot by fireman L F Bone after a confrontation over a butcher knife. Ellison died an hour later. Bone fled, was tracked by deputies, and arrested with knife in hand at his father-in-law's home. Bone, 27, had moved from Lexington, Nebraska. Ellison recently married two months prior.
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Mason City
James Ellison
L. EF. Bone
Ellison
Bone
T. E. Bone
A. J. Talberg
Barker
Sam
Lexington
Neb
Preacher Held for Robbery at Drake University
Rev W N Coffer a Drake University student was bound over to the grand jury on grand larceny charges. He confessed after a five hour examination by trustees of the University Christian church. He admits taking between 500 and 600 dollars from his land lady Mrs Magart where he had lived for three years.
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Drake University
Des Monks
W. N. Coffer
Justice Aylesworth
Coffey
University
Christian Ehtrch
Ninth and
Shaw Streets
H. A. Magart
Two year old dies after scalding fall in Union township
A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Day of Union township Monroe county fell into a tub of hot water and died within hours. The report accompanies other Iowa items including political calls for a Des Moines march 2 meeting to set the state convention location, brewery plans for Sioux City, and a new industrial program for state insane asylums at Mount Pleasant. Crop damage from a severe arctic spell hits fruit varieties across Iowa with ruined peaches pears and apples and damaged grapes canes and berries.
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Sioux City
Des Moines Dispatch
State Board of Control
Mount Pleasant
West
Iowa
Geo. H. van Mouten
State Agricultural Society
War Department Drops Fire Warning Over Troop Health
War Department officials admit anxiety over troop health in the Philippines and Cuba due to heat and fever risk. In Cuba army surgeons urge recalling troops or moving them to cooler camps, while some advisers push keeping regulars there amid ongoing disorders and inspection by Surgeon Greenleaf.
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War Department
Wasatherox
Philippines
Cuba
Aler
Greenleaf
General Miles
Loubet Elected France President In 483 Vote Victory
Paris February 20 M Loubet elected president of France by 483 votes to 279 for Meline The assembly at Versailles saw Deroulede interrupt from the tribune until removal The Paris crowd later demanded Loubet's resignation amid Panama Canal scandal references Loubet born December 31 1818 and having served as senator secretary of public works prime minister and president of the senate prior to his presidency
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Paris
M. Loubet
France
M. Meline
National Assembly
Verseilles
M. Deroulde
Loubet
Senate
M. Deroulkle
Panama Canal
Publi Works
Proclamation by Aguinaldo Accepting Situation
Aguinaldo issues a manifesto accepting the situation after what he calls an unexpected American provocation. He laments hostilities, says he tried to avoid them, and vows to sacrifice all to maintain national honor. He claims universal support, rejects American domination, and brands Otis Denby Dewey and Harden as annexationists. He denies Filipino requests for foreign aid.
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Aguinaldo
Manilla
Philippine Commission
Otis
Denby
Dewey
Harden
Germany
Dewey Requests Oregon to Manila and Reinforcements
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Dewey cables the Navy to send the Oregon to Manila for political reasons amid speculation about foreign interests and Philippine unrest. The Oregon, now at Honolulu, is expected to reach Manila by March 10 as Otis prepares to receive reinforcements totaling about 22,500 men within a week.
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Washinetown
Naval Department
Manila
Oregon
Dewey
Aguinalds
United States
Washncton
Navy Department
Honolulu
Otis
Enormous Property Loss in Manxma Noted Fire and Uprising
Firefighting difficulties arise from defective equipment believed caused by insurgents. Americans quell street fighting as insurgents suffer casualties. A large market burns while 609 to 700 residences and businesses are destroyed, leaving hundreds homeless. Widespread arson-like fires spread rapidly across Manxma.
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Manxma
Martial Law in Manila Tightens After Fires
Under strict martial law Manila residents are ordered to stay indoors after seven PM. Fire in Tondo causes widespread destruction with losses estimated over half a million dollars. Casualties include Lt. Eugene French and Private Oscar Felton with two Dakotans wounded. sharpshooters hinder lines at multiple points.
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Manilla
Manawua
Otis
Manila
Tondo
Tient
Eugene
Insurgents Lose Heavy Toll Near Manila
Gen Otis reports from Manila that insurgent forces attacked the city outskirts on the nights of the 21st and 22nd and yesterday morning. About 1,000 entrenched militants were routed with roughly 500 killed or wounded and 200 captured. American loss is described as very slight and Manila remains quiet with business resuming.
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Washineron
Otis
Manila
Scandia
Convicts to manufacture binding twine in Kansas plant
Governor Stanley has signed a bill to relieve farmers from binding twine trust by enabling convict labor at the state penitentiary. The plan allocates 40000 dollars to install the plant and 150000 dollars as a revolving fund to run the enterprise.
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ToreKa
Kan
Stanley
Kansas
Pittsburg Man Secures Egg Supply, Seeks High Prices
In Pittsburg Pa Feb 25 a national egg famine drives prices from 21 to 49 cents per dozen. H D Miller of Philo Ohio bought 30 000 dozen eggs after ice storms frostbitten hens slow production. He claims the market is cornered and predicts eggs at 5 cents each before Easter.
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Pittsburg
Pittsuune
H. D. Miller
Philo
Muskingum County
Ohio
Miller
Laster
Rioting in Paris injures dozens during election clashes
Paris reports 46 injured including 14 police in Saturday night rioting over the presidency election. Two hundred arrested, 142 held on concealed weapons charges. A journalist was badly injured and hospitalized. Funeral of President Faure later drew large crowds amid some evening rioting.
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Paris
M. Lonbet
President Faure
Cuban General Gomez Enters Havana to Rousing Reception
Havana Feb 25 The fourth anniversary of the Cuban revolution is marked by Gen Gomez leading 2000 armed horsemen and footmen into Havana. Citizens give a hearty welcome as the procession moves through the city. The report notes a strong show of support and celebratory public sentiment amid ongoing struggle against Spain.
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Havana
Spain
Gomez
Welconge
Conflict at Talien Wan Kills 300 Chinese
A serious clash between Russians and Chinese at Talien Wan leaves about 300 Chinese dead. The dispute stems from a tax issue triggering the confrontation. In Ohio, Squire of Standard Oil refused to produce company books before Master Commissioner Brinsmade, citing contempt of court and unlawful search. The commissioner did not jail him but will certify the facts to the supreme court.
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Talien Wan
Joint High Commission
Quebec
Cleveland
Squire
Standard Oil Company
Brinsmade
Supreme Court
Army Beef Investigation Opens as Miles Testifies
Washington reports the court of inquiry into beef supply during the Santiago and Porto Rico campaigns. General Miles, Lieut. Col. Van Horne, Minor, and Jackson affirm canned roast beef was bad. refrigerated beef fared better though tainting occurred en route. Eagan and Weston defend canned beef as wholesome. Swift & Company bore contract risk. issues over beef on hoof persist.
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Miles
Washinctou
Miles Court of Inquiry
General Miles
Commissary Department
War Department
Porto Rico
Tie
Hin
Army
van Horne
Minor
Jackson
Santiago
Cuba
Washington
Daly
Woodruff
J. F. Weston
Eagan
Cobia
Perto Rico
Perto
Col. Youn
Captain Ripley
Major Bowman
Negros Yield Gracefully After American Flag Raised
Four Negros island commissioners met General Otis and reported the American flag now flies over the island. Inhabitants are ready to accept American proposals, rebels driven out, and Ililo rebels blamed for harassing locals over payments. Otis promised an acceptable government and told commissioners not to pay rebels.
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Island of
Negros
Ouisand
Otis
Lonbet's Message and France's Republic Unity
In Lonbet's message he notes the regular power transfer to the new president proves France's fidelity to the republic amid misguided critics. He urges appeasement and union, respect for Parliament, judiciary, government, and the army, and recalls the republic's work in liberty, peace, a vast colonial empire, and alliances.
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Lonbet
Pants
Lonbets
France
Tie
Peruna praised by Missouri war governor Fletcher
Missouri war governor Thomas C. Fletcher endorses Dr Hartman's Peruna for catarrh praising its relief after one bottle. Letter shares personal improvement and health benefits. Also notes general disease concerns and a joke about boys and tails, plus a prize offer from Cudahy Soap and a report on General John M Palmer's grip illness.
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Thomas C. Fletcher
Missouri
Columbus
Ohio
Hartman
Cudahy Soap Works
South Omaha
Nebraska
John M. Palmer
Crescent Hotel Opens in Eureka Springs Arkansas
The item announces the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs Arkansas opening February 23 with noted amenities and access via the Frisco Line. It references the Ozark mountains climate and scenery, medicinal waters, and rental details, listing contact points in St Louis for tickets and management information.
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Arkansas
Ozark Mountains
Frisco
J. O. Plank
Arcade
Century Building
N. Broadway
St. Louis
Minneapolis & St. Louis
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Swift
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General Assembly
Kansas Penitentiary
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